Module Details |
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Title | Professional Issues in Computing | ||
Code | CKIT522 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof FP Coenen Computer Science Coenen@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 15 |
Aims |
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1. To provide students with the knowledge required for them to identify and understand the Legal, Social, Ethical and Professional Issues (LSEPI) arising in the use, implementation, operation and monitoring of IT systems and organisations. 2. To provide exposure to the legal and social issues that computing professionals may encounter as part of their practice. 3. To develop the key management skills required for effective utilisation and operation of IT, including risk and computer security management. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) An ability to be able to differentiate between ethics, ethical behaviour and approach to ethical decision making in the IT context. |
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(LO2) An ability to explain the roles and responsibilities of IT professionals in organisations and society, to evaluate relevant work-related behaviours and issues, and respond to professionals issues. |
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(LO3) Knowledge of the legislative and regulatory obligations and standards as they relate to IT environments in organisations, including freedom of speech and intellectual property, and an appreciation of their impact on the work of the IT professional |
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(LO4) An ability to assess the impact of business compliance imperatives and a comprehensive understanding of how these impact on the work of the IT professional. |
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(LO5) A deep understanding of the issues and techniques associated with consulting and contracting and the management of IT projects. |
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(LO6) Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the full range of impacts of IT on society and organisations. |
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(LO7) An ability to analyse current trends that may increase the risk of the misuse of IT. |
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(LO8) An ability to identify and describe the elements of risk and computer security management as they relate to IT. |
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(S1) Skills in using technology - Online communications skills |
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(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Problem identification |
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(S3) Working in groups and teams - Time management |
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(S4) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice |
Syllabus |
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Seminar 1: Introduction: Seminar 2: Professionalism in IT Seminar 3: Legal Perspectives, Privacy and Data Protection Seminar 4: Censorship and Intellectual Property in the Contex
t of IT Seminar 5: Security and Cybercrime Seminar 6: IT investments, Contracts and Outsourcing Seminar 7: Elements of Risk Management Seminar 8: Social Aspects of Technology, Emergen
ce and Convergence of Technologies |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Electure Self-Directed Learning Description: Number of hours per week that students are expected to devote to reading, research and other individual work to support engagement in the classroom is 10. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
70 |
70 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 80 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Group Project :The Impact of Emerging Technologies on Societies and Organiations Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) | One week/1,500-1,750 | 8 | ||||
Group Project : Security, contracts, vendor selection and outsourcing. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Week 6 | One week/1,500-1,750 | 8 | ||||
Essay - Understanding professionalism by applying Code of Ethics (group project) Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) | One week/1,500â1,7 | 8 | ||||
Essay analysis: Analysis of a Cybercrime scenario Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Week 5 | One week/750-1,000 w | 9 | ||||
Essay â Comparison of global IT legislation Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Week 4 | One week/1,500-1,750 | 8 | ||||
Essay legislative and regulatory obligations and intellectual property standard Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) | One week/750-1,000 w | 9 | ||||
Essay - Professional Ethnics Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Week 1 | One week/750-1,000 w | 9 | ||||
Eight discussion questions Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session | Weekly Discussion Qu | 32 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |